In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.

.17 HMR

cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,639 ✭✭✭✭
edited September 2002 in General Discussion
Does anybody make a handgun in this round?I love my savage 93 and would like a pistol in this round.
It's too late for me, save yourself.
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,639 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just read a good sized artical on new Ruger models in ST. Has anyone purchased or even shot one of these 17 cals?

    cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.
    It's too late for me, save yourself.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,639 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anyone have a revolver in .17 HMR? Have a rifle and they are pretty fun to shoot. Seen that Ruger and Taurus both make revolvers chambered in this cartridge and they look like they could be a lot of fun for plinking and squirrel hunting.

    Jon
    It's too late for me, save yourself.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    Haven't shot the Rugers but have done extensive shooting with a Marlin 17VS! Most amazing thing I've ever taken out of a box, cleaned, put a scope on and then went shooting!! Have shot over 50 groundhogs with it, from 50 yards to 206(longest confirmed measured shot). Most are DRT!! (dead right there) Out to 175 yards are so it kills quick! Not a whole lot of destruction as the little 17 grain V-Maxs just explode without a whole lot of penetration. Try to limit your shots to head and neck and you won't get many crawl-offs. The accuracy is the thing that has impressed me. Mine will consistently stay under 1/2 inch at 100 yards and under 1 inch at 200 yards!! Have shot i other one that I picked up for a friend and it too has great 100 yard accuracy. I put a 4.5-14 Nikon on mine and it seems to be a great combination. I have shot several crows and a bunch of pigieons with it and it is not super explosive to them either. Just kills graveyard dead! Made the mistake of shooting a fox in the shoulder at 130 yards. Should have taken more time but didn't have a lot of time and I didn't find him! I'd have rather missed than injured! We should probably see a little different bullet come out soon for it. Probably a 20-22 grain pill that will be a tad slower but still faster and flatter than a 22 Mag and with better penetration before blowing up! GHD
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • nelchrisnelchris Member Posts: 557 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    just a ?? how loud are this .17 say comparied to a 22
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    Louder than a 22 but I think just a bit quieter than a 22Magnum. That's the comment from everyone who's been with me at the shooting bench or hunting. A sharp crack but not as loud. GHD
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Lightning93Lightning93 Member Posts: 153 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have just got a Ruger 17 put a 3-9 scope
    on have not sighted in as of yet (rained all day)
    I am hoping for good groups out of it
    am going to the range to day to sight in
    will keep you posted on how it shoots
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Lightning93Lightning93 Member Posts: 153 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have just got a Ruger 17 put a 3-9 scope
    on have not sighted in as of yet (rained all day)
    I am hoping for good groups out of it
    am going to the range to day to sight in
    will keep you posted on how it shoots
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Lightning93Lightning93 Member Posts: 153 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi cbxjeff I have a Ruger 77/22 in 17HMR I picked it up at
    a gun show new in box got a deal scope and 2 boxes of ammo
    scope is a Bushnell not what I call much of a scope but
    I can trade it to someone
    I just went yesterday to the range to sight in
    I did not have a arbor to bore sight it in so I
    started out at 25 yards a little high and right
    moved it in and shot a one hole 5 shot group
    put target out to 100 yards and shot a little high again
    adjested scope and shot a group less than 1/2 had 4 shots all
    touching one jest out side may have been me?
    I need a lot better scope 3-9 not a good scope for this littel
    shooter 4-16 or 6-18 will be going on my pea shooter
    as far as report about like a 22lr short barrel(10/22)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    Lightning, Welcome to the world of the amazing 17HRM!! I used a 6-18 Redfield for a couple weeks on mine but the parallax screwed up so I put a 4.5-14Nikon on and love it! Try your targets if you have the place to do it, at 50, 100, 150, 200 yards. You should be able to make a click chart for the long shots fairly easily if you want to. I shot 4 groups yesterday non-stop, no cooling, no cleaning at those ranges. To see the results go the "* Bear Killer" post because Reddog just got a 17 and wanted me to tell him how I was sighted in. GHD
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,639 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info guys. I think I'll put one on my Christmas list (and then buy it myself). I hear there is hardly any recoil. Also, someone posted that Taurus is bring out a revolver.

    Thanks again,

    cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.
    It's too late for me, save yourself.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Judge DreadJudge Dread Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wish it to be made in .25 primed brass ....I bet it will beat anything in the varmiting sports...!!!!!
    and ample area for cheap reloading!!!!!

    JD

    400 million cows can't be wrong ( EAT GRASS !!! )
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.